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Big Little Truths

The gripping sequel to the worldwide bestseller and inspiration for the award-winning TV series, Big Little Lies

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Big Little Truths

By: Liane Moriarty
Narrated by: Caroline Lee, Ella Le Fournour
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The new novel from #1 international bestseller Liane Moriarty, and the sequel to the worldwide phenomenon and inspiration for the award-winning TV series, Big Little Lies . . .

A Reese's Book Club Pick

What’s worse than a big little lie? An even bigger little truth . . .

Ten years ago, at the Pirriwee Primary school gates, the friendships of Celeste, Jane and Madeline were forged in the fires of young motherhood, the big little lies we all tell to hide our deepest fears and secrets – and the event that changed everything.

Now mothers to hormonal teens, these frazzled friends are starting to worry about the strangers occupying their kids’ bedrooms. Or they would, if they weren’t so distracted by their own problems.

Because:

Madeline’s landmark birthday is about to land a bombshell.

Jane’s rock-solid marriage is suddenly crumbling.

And Celeste’s mother-in-law is asking awkward questions about the past.

Not to mention the mystery of who sent the school principal a freshly severed finger.

So many difficult little truths.

Such a pity then that not a one of them can see the biggest ugliest truth hiding in their midst . . .

'A writer of real acuity and insight' - New York Times

'As addictively quaffable as a holiday spritz' - The Times

'A deliciously addictive drama that is equal parts juicy, gripping, and impossible to put down.' - Freida McFadden, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author

© Liane Moriarty 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

 Editors Select Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery Psychological Romantic Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Witty Funny
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Critic reviews

Big Little Truths is a deliciously addictive drama that is equal parts juicy, gripping, and impossible to put down. I loved diving back into the lives of these unforgettable characters and watching their stories unfold in ways that were both intriguing and deeply satisfying (Freida McFadden, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author)
Moriarty [is] a masterly storyteller … this is as addictively quaffable as a holiday spritz
It’s both a thriller and a romcom – and it was worth the wait
Oh my GOD. Every time I read a new Liane Moriarty my blood runs cold with jealousy and awe. This book is EVERYTHING. It's brave to write a sequel to an iconic book - but this is a triumph. The plot had me gripped and confounded I'm grateful to Liane for writing it (Marian Keyes)
Oh! It’s so good! (Emma Bunton)
A hilarious and painfully accurate portrayal of mid-life chaos
Warm, funny, shocking and twisty. Written with such skill and heart, reading Big Little Truths felt like catching up with old friends. I adored it (Chris Whitaker, Sunday Times bestselling author of All the Colours of the Dark)
What a dazzling pleasure it is to be in Liane Moriarty’s mind! She captures perfectly the tender agony of trying to parent teenagers, of being suddenly locked out of the inner life of the child you loved more than your own self, even as you are tossed like a sock in the dryer by the rest of your life. The rare sequel that is just as good (and juicy) as the original (Rufi Thorpe, author of Margo’s Got Money Troubles)
I love how Moriarty draws upon real life headlines for her story, while keeping us close to the universal concerns of women
Equal parts domestic drama and murder, it's exactly the kind of page-turner Moriarty does really best, balancing suspense with the everyday chaos of family life
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Like all liane moriarty fans, I was so excited for this sequel, story was absolutely fantastic!! Couldn’t put it down! Need more!!!!!

Yet another absolute winner!!!

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Was concerned this wouldn’t live up to expectations but it 100% did! Felt so compforting to be thrown back into the lives of the previous characters who had all grown and developed on realistic trajectories. Also enjoyed the story line I love how Liane Moriarty always delves into important topics entwined with day to day life

Exceeded expectations!

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If you haven't read Big Little Lies I would recommend that you read that one first.
I've read all of Lianne Moriarty's books and they've all been brilliant. However, I didn't really enjoy her last couple of books, but she's definitely back on track with this one. It's a bit of a "real housewives" kind of feel, it's interesting and intriguing, it's not a comedy book but it's laugh out loud funny in some parts with some of the thoughts and spoken words 😅
I loved every character, especially Madalyn, she was so funny without meaning to be.
Love this author!!!
All her books are narrated by Caroline Lee....the first book I listened to with her narrating, I thought to myself, I couldn't listen to another book with her voice 🙉 but I've grown to really enjoy and appreciate her style of delivery and her accent🙂
100% recommend this book 👍😊🫠

One of her best!

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LM has done it again!!! A fantastic read well narrated. Loved this one being back in Australia. Will now read BLL again as not sure how long we will be waiting for her next novel.

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Loved it from beginning to end. Ms Moriaty has done it again, weaving her special tone, knowing voice and wire taut story through brilliantly developed and developing characters. If you’re in, or have been in, your 40s and 50s you will be nodding and rolling your eyes sagely and grunting with agreement throughout this listen. And, if you’re yet to get there, see this as the best factual research interwoven into fiction. Please do another. We, well I definitely do, need a sequel 3. The pitch perfect narration, once again, never failing to bring personalities and resonance to characters. Will miss them all.

Nailed it again

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